grey club-rush

Schoenoplectus tabernaemontani

Flower name
grey club-rush
Scientific name
Schoenoplectus tabernaemontani
Aliasgrey club-rush, オオイグサ
Place of originJapan, North America, China and Central Asia
Place of floweringWetlands, Rice paddies
Flowering seasonJune, July, August, September
Language of flowersQuality

What is grey club-rush

Birth flowers for Jun 15

Grey club-rush (Scientific name: Schoenoplectus tabernaemontani) is native to Japan, North America, China and Central Asia, and is a large aquatic perennial plant of the family Gentianaceae. Stems are used to weave thick and round rugs and bales. The inflorescence is extended from the stem end with 1 to 3 reddish brown spikelets and white filamentous flowers come in early summer.

Common name: Grey club-rush, Scientific name: Schoenoplectus tabernaemontani, also: Futoi, great bulrush, softstem bulrush,place : wetlands such as ponds, Plant height: 1 to 2 m, Stem : Columnar shape with a diameter of 1 to 2 cm, Stem color: Green, Leaf: Sheath-like, Leaf: No, Inflorescence: Spreading inflorescence, Corolla: Spikelet , Flowering period: June-September.